Without a doubt, increased global competition, emerging skill shortages and changing demographics are forcing companies to use their most highly paid talent more effectively. Research from the McKinsey Global Institute finds that skill shortages are growing so much that it is predicted China will have a shortage of 23 million college educated workers by 2020. This article explores the priorities for executives seeking to lead their organisation into the new world of work, requiring coordination and sequencing of diverse groups of both onsite and remote employees.